Kirk Carapezza
Kirk is a reporter for the NPR member station in Boston, WGBH, where he covers higher education, taking the time to capture the distinct voices of students and faculty, administrators and thought leaders.
Kirk has reported for Wisconsin Public Radio in Madison,Wis., and Vermont Public Radio in Montpelier,Vt. He's been a writer and producer atWBURin Boston; a teacher and coach at Nativity Preparatory School in New Bedford, Mass.; a Fenway Park tour guide; and a tourist abroad.
Kirk received his B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross and earned his M.S. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. When he's not reporting or editing stories on campus, you can find him posting K's on the Wall at Fenway. You can follow Kirk on Twitter@KirkCarapezza.
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Dozens of people have been charged in a scam aimed at getting children of the rich and famous into elite colleges. The scam involved cheating on entrance exams and fake athletic credentials.
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A federal lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in Harvard University's admissions process goes to court this week. It could have big consequences for higher education. -
The Justice Department has backed a lawsuit alleging that Harvard University illegally discriminates against Asian-Americans. And mourners are paying tribute to John McCain and Aretha Franklin.
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The Justice Department is backing a lawsuit alleging that Harvard University illegally discriminates against Asian-Americans.
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The Justice Department is backing a lawsuit that charges Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American applicants.
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President Trump's latest travel ban is stuck in legal limbo, but many still think it's having an effect on American colleges and universities. -
Researchers surveyed more than 33,000 community college students and found that a greater number are going without food and housing than previously thought.
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College students heading back to campus may find some obscure course offerings such as: Zombies in Popular Media. Some argue every class has its merit; others worry they are a waste of time and money. -
When the state overhauled the school funding system by pouring resources into low-income districts, schools in Massachusetts went from the middle of the pack to first place. -
It's one of the loudest debates in education: whether spending more money adds up to better test scores and graduation rates.
